• Cracking the Code: An Update on Passive House and Codes in Massachusetts

    BSA Space 290 Congress St Suite 200, Boston, MA, United States

    We’re thrilled to invite you to our PHMass Monthly Meeting on Tuesday, February 11th, from 5:30–7:30 PM at the BSA Space in Boston. If you’re navigating the evolving energy codes in Massachusetts, curious about where passive house adoption stands, or want more clarity on incentives, we would love to see you there! Join Paul Ormond […]

  • Ken Levenson: Top 5 Strategies for Multifamily Success

    BSA Space 290 Congress St Suite 200, Boston, MA, United States

    Join PHMass on Tuesday, March 11th from 5:30–7:30 PM for an evening of learning, networking, and great conversation with Ken Levenson, Executive Director of The Passive House Network. This is a hybrid in-person and virtual event: We’ll kick things off with an in-person social half hour from 5:30–6:00 PM, where you can connect with fellow architects, builders, […]

  • Passive House As An Indoor Air Quality Strategy (with Emu Passive)

    Passive House standards are widely recognized as the gold standard for building energy efficiency. However, focusing solely on energy savings overlooks one of their greatest benefits: significantly enhanced indoor air quality. This presentation delves into various indoor air quality metrics and demonstrates how Passive House standards surpass code-minimum construction in improving these factors. By combining […]

  • Passive House Multifamily Building Hurdles and Challenges

    BSA Space 290 Congress St Suite 200, Boston, MA, United States

    Kurt Lamar (Building Advisory Group) and Chris Becker (Callahan Construction Managers) will explore the challenges and lessons learned in passive house construction, sharing insights through photographs, case studies, and real-world experiences. This session is designed for both new and experienced professionals looking to deepen their understanding of best practices, proactive strategies, and common pitfalls in […]

  • Critical Mass: Scaling Passive House at Bunker Hill

    BSA Space 290 Congress St Suite 200, Boston, MA, United States

    The Bunker Hill Housing Redevelopment in Boston stands as a pioneering example of large-scale passive house implementation, aiming to deliver 2,699 mixed-rate housing units across 15 buildings. This panel discussion and presentation spotlights the all-star Bunker Hill team, including representatives from Stantec, RDH Building Science, Leggat McCall Properties, and Suffolk Construction.  This is a hybrid […]

  • Emu Passive Design/Build Boot Camp

    Emu Passive is organizing a Passive House hands-on workshop in Boston, May 19-23. The unique Passive Design/Build™ format is designed to unite local professionals and bridge the gap between design and construction in high-performance projects. Participants will engage in an in-depth building science course that covers all aspects of Passive House and best practices for high performance (you […]

  • Phius Non-Residential Summit 2025

    Passive isn’t just for houses The Phius Non-Residential Summit 2025 is a two-day virtual event that will showcase a sampling of Phius Certified non-residential projects and explore all the Phius non-residential certification program has to offer. Taking place May 20-21, this summit will feature a range of non-residential buildings that have successfully achieved Phius certification, […]

  • Passive House Social

    Dunn-Gaherin’s 344 Elliot St, Newton, MA, United States

    Join us for a Passive House get together, meet like-minded people, and expand your professional circle. Network, talk shop about Passive House and building science, and have fun! This is a joint event of Emu Passive and Passive House Massachusetts. Register here: https://share.hsforms.com/1lWy2MUwxQtKOPCTQEnHCaQ1yt00

  • Phius Certified Builder Training and Certification Exam

    The Phius CPHB Certification is meant for tradespeople and construction professionals with field experience. The training is open to all with past experience in construction and/or high performance building. Prerequisites: The training is open to all with past experience in construction and/or high performance building. Learning Objectives (4): High performance building enclosure systems with an […]

  • Inside vs. Outside: Designing the Passive Enclosure in Big Buildings

    BSA Space 290 Congress St Suite 200, Boston, MA, United States

    ⚡⚡ This is a hybrid in-person and virtual event ⚡⚡ See below for Zoom link ⚡⚡ As part of our “All-in!” theme for 2025, we explore whether all spaces should indeed be “all-in” the passive building enclosure! Multifamily Passive House projects come with unique challenges that can trip up even experienced teams. In the presentation “Inside vs Outside”, experienced passive house consultant John […]

  • Reimagine Buildings ’25: Past Present Future

    This is a partner event hosted by the Reimagine Buildings Collective. Reimagine Buildings 25 is more than just theory—it’s about real-world impact. We’re bringing together the best of the best from the world of building decarbonization and resilience. Expect practical solutions, expert-led discussions, and a community of change-makers driven to take action. You’ll leave with […]

  • PHN: designPH Training

    Passive House Network is holding its live-online Specialized Course, designPH Training, on June 25th at Noon-3PM ET. This course is a practical guide on using designPH to translate a 3D architectural model into an actionable energy model. Attendees will earn 3 AIA & 3 PHI CEUs.

  • PHN: Summer Certified Passive House Designer Training

    The Passive House Network’s Summer Certified Passive House Designer Training will kick off on July 1st. Those who enroll can earn 35 AIA LU/HSW credits upon course completion. There are also lots of Financial Incentives that can support this training for those who qualify.

  • BE+ Tech Forum

    The BE+ Building Tech Forum is back! Keep your finger on the pulse of industry transformation and connect with 250+ leading architects, engineers, building owners, operators, contractors, manufacturers, utility reps, sustainability consultants, investors, lenders, and more. Featuring 45 x 5-minute lightning talks on building technologies, products, materials, and approaches that push the envelope for sustainability […]

  • Back to School: The Future of Passive House Training

    BSA Space 290 Congress St Suite 200, Boston, MA, United States

    Join PHMass on Tuesday, September 9th from 5:30–7:30 PM for an evening of learning, networking, and great conversation with PHMass’ own Beth Campbell. Beth is an experienced Passive House builder and educator, and has spent the last six months interviewing 40 practitioners involved with more than 20 certified Passive House multifamily projects in Massachusetts. She’ll share the most critical lessons learned and identify professional educational gaps, as well as the educational strategies PHMass will be using to help teams succeed.